DEKALB DAY SCHOOL 1
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(g) Description: Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/14/26 a recalled 4 Moms model 1037 was observed in the infant room. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility removed and trashed the Four Moms Model 1037 chair from the infant room. |
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| 2026-07-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)/3270.115(b)(1) - Supervised at all times /Water activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.115(b)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Water activity Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/14/26 staff persons # 1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 were observed sitting at a picnic table on the playground. A large inflatable water slide was activated with water. This slide had a wading pool style bottom that pooled water several inches. Children were observed on the other side of the slide playing next to the area that pooled water. These children were not in direct sight of the staff who were unable to see the children in this area. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The Staff persons shall supervise children in care using wading pools. Staff: child ratios in subsection (a) apply when children are wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be supervised at all times. Staff will be able to see, hear, direct and assess the children and staff will be present with the children who are assigned to them for specific care. |
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| 2026-07-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter's Training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete mandated reporters training. A copy of the certificate will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2026-07-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/14/26 the file for staff person #1 and facility person #7 did not include TB testing dates. The file for staff person #5 did not include a health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will obtain copies of TB test and health assessment from all staff members listed. All staff will submit health assessments every 24 months as required in the future. Facility person #7 will not volunteer at the facility until all TB testing dates are placed in the file. |
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| 2026-07-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/14/26 the file for staff person #3 #5 and facility person #7 did not have two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members will submit two written non family references from individuals attesting to their suitability to work as a child care. Staff person. Staff Person #5 will not return until a second reference is placed in the file. |
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| 2026-07-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/14/26 the file for staff person #3 did not have emergency plan training verification. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner and director will conduct emergency planning training and employees will sign. After completion of the training. Documentation will be placed in the staff file. The training will be conducted annually. |
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| 2026-07-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) - Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Description: Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/14/26 staff persons # 1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 were observed sitting at a picnic table on the playground. A large inflatable water slide was activated with water. This slide had a wading pool style bottom that pooled water several inches. The staff in this area who were counted in the water activity ratio did not have water safety instruction. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider deflated and took down the water slide. Provider will have a certified lifeguard instructor train all staff on water safety training and will do so annually. Children will not utilize any wadding or swimming. Activities until all staff counted in the ratio received water safety training. |
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| 2026-07-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/14/26 the file for staff person #1 did not have a child abuse clearance or a mandated reporter's training certificate. The file for staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance. The file for staff person #3 did not have a child abuse clearance. The file for staff #5 did not have an NSOR. The file for staff person #6 did not have a child abuse clearance. The file for facility person #7 did not have an FBI or NSOR. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #7 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Staff Persons # 1 #2 #3 #5 #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that all staff submit required clearances and mandated Reporters certificates. Staff will not be present at the facility until all required. CPSL clearances are on file. |
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| 2026-07-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/14/26 the window on the second-floor middle classroom (School age children) opened beyond six inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility were secure window not to open past 6 inches. All windows on the second floor will be modified to ensure that opening is limited to 6 inches. |
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| 2025-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/3/25 the white shelf in the upper middle classroom had a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shelf was disposed of and is no longer in the childcare space, |
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| 2025-09-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.106(f)/3270.119 - 2 feet apart/Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f)/3270.119 Description: 2 feet apart/Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/3/2025 child #1 was observed sleeping in a bouncy chair. Child #2 was observed sleeping in the bottom section of a pack and play and the cradle/infant seat was still attached to the top of the pack and play. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. All staff at the facility must take the required in person Safe Sleep practice training provided by ELRC 17/Regional Key. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately 9/3/25 staff placed child #1 in a pack and play in a safe back to sleep position and the cradle infant seat was removed from the pack and play where child #2 was sleeping. 10/13/25 - All staff will attend the safe sleep training provided by the ELRC 17/Regional Key. |
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| 2025-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/3/25 the emergency contact forms for child #1 did not include addresses for the persons to whom the child may released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form for Child #1 has been correctly and fully completed to ensure the child may only be released to authorized emergency contact with address included. |
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| 2025-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/3/25 the infant room trashcan used for diapers and the trashcan used for in the upper-level bathroom was not hands -free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New hands free step on trash receptacles have been installed in each room to ensure compliance and to correct violation #7. All diapers will be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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| 2025-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety, Part 1 and Pediatric First aid and CPR Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility |
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| 2025-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/3/25 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain a health assessment as required. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment for staff member #1have been fully rectified. Staff person #2 will not return until a health assessment is obtained and placed on file. |
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| 2025-09-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/3/25 the file for staff person #1 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person #2 did not have an NSOR or all required attachment information for the FBI clearance. Staff person #3 did not have and FBI or PA Criminal Clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #4 did not have PA Criminal Clearnce, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI and NSOR clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 #2 #3 and #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 #2 #3 and #4- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 #2 #3 and #4 work in a childcare position until all CPSL clearances are on file as required. Staff was notified and documents have been requested. |
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| 2025-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/3/2025 the heater guards in the main hallway by the front entrance and in the preschool classroom had become separated. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The heater guards were mounted back in place by the landlord. |
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| 2025-09-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/3/25 the following was observed: The entrance gate to the playground was not opening properly. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff and owners cleaned surfaces and fixed the gate to the playground. |
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| 2025-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/3/25 the trashcans in the upper and lower children's bathroom did not have a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New hands free step-on trash receptacles have been installed in each room to ensure compliance and correct violation #3. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/8/25 the gate on the outdoor playground was missing a latch and the door on the changing table was broken at the hinge. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A latch will be installed on the playground gate. The door to the changing table will be repaired. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection staff persons #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. Staff person #1 did not have TB testing within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future the director will obtain (prior to starting with children) for each staff perso who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Initial review | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/8/25 the file for staff person #2 did not include verification of education and two years (2500 clock hours) to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will provide a high school diploma and verification of two years childcare experience. This will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Initial review | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/8/2025 water at the sinks accessible to children measured 121 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water heater will be adjusted to 110F or lower. All water accessible to children will be 110F or less. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Initial review | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/8/25 the base board heaters in the upper-level bathroom was missing a protective guard on the corner. The baseboard heaters in the upper-level front classroom were missing sections of the protective heater guards and the baseboard heater guards in the upstairs hallway were not attached. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All baseboard heaters will be checked to ensure the protective guards are in good repair and connected properly. Guards will be secured and added if required to ensure child safety. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Initial review | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection a window in the preschool classroom was not modified to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All windows on the second floor will be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Initial review | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/8/25 no source of running water for handwashing was present in the toddler room next to the changing table. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A portable sink for hand washing will be installed and will be functional at all times when children are in care. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Initial review | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/8/25 the owners and director were unsure how to put the fire alarm system in test mode and sound the alarms. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owners will learn how to sound and test the fire detection system. |
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